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• ugrdrms’s review of Prince of Persia

  After replaying it, I can confidently call this the Call of Juarez: Gunslinger of the Prince of Persia series—the only difference being that it came out at the wrong time, in the wrong era for the franchise. Even though I love the Sands of Time trilogy, I remember loving this one as well for its distinct aesthetic and the different direction it took. Looking at it today, I actually think it has aged better in many ways. With just a bit of refinement—smoother platforming and more varied duels—it could still feel amazing to play even now. As a standalone experience, it also tells a solid story. The dialogue might come off as a bit cheap, but if you can embrace that slightly cheesy tone, it’s not really an issue.

  8/10Prince of Persia
• ugrdrms’s review of Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

  It's a safe harbor for those who miss old-school platformers. It's not a better game than the original, nor can it be claimed to carry it forward, but it does a good enough job of bringing it from the era it was released in and bringing it to the modern world. A game that manages to be fun despite its shortcomings.

  6/10Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse